Russell Dean Gaines 76, Springfield, MO. passed away on April 23, 2024, in Cox Medical Center South, after a long illness. He was born on June 16, 1947, in Monett, MO. to William Russell and Willa Dean (Bradley) Gaines. He was a life-long area resident, and a member of the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. He was a faithful retiredContinue Reading
Russell Dean Gaines 76, Springfield, MO. passed away on April 23, 2024, in Cox Medical Center South, after a long illness. He was born on June 16, 1947, in Monett, MO. to William Russell and Willa Dean (Bradley) Gaines. He was a life-long area resident, and a member of the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. He was a faithful retired shipping and receiving clerk, for the W.W. Granger Company, retiring after 25 years. He had owned and operated a Trophy Business from his home, for 17 years. He was a member of The Masonic Order and The Abou Ben Adhem Shrine.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents: William and Willa Gaines, and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, of 49 years, Conita Gaines, they were married on February 14, 1975, he is also survived by his two sisters: Melinda Forester and Mitze Hodge, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his beloved cousin and fishing partner, Rick Davis.
Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. No viewing or visitation is planned.
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